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University of Idaho

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The University of Idaho's main campus is located in the small city of Moscow, set in the rolling hills of the Palouse region. This creates a classic college town atmosphere, with the campus itself serving as a focal point for the community. Students benefit from a close-knit environment and strong programs in natural resources, agriculture, and engineering. A unique feature is the Experimental Forest, a large research and learning area managed by the university.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$40,502/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

49/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$8,816/yr

Out-of-state: $29,784/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 23% of students receive Pell Grants and 31% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$9,930	$39,720	10.2x
$30K – $48K	$11,390	$45,560	8.9x
$48K – $75K	$12,902	$51,608	7.8x
$75K – $110K	$16,256	$65,024	6.2x
$110K+	$18,322	$73,288	5.5x
Sticker price (no aid)	$8,816	$35,264	11.5x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Idaho

45 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	87	$70,276/yr	Very High	31.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools	80	$59,334/yr	High	22.3x
Electrical Compare across schools	76	$80,700/yr	Very High	26.6x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	75	$46,428/yr	Very High	18.6x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	73	$75,915/yr	High	23.4x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	73	$68,885/yr	High	21.9x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	72	$65,409/yr	Very High	23.4x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	67	$49,442/yr	High	17.2x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	67	$40,001/yr	Very High	17.9x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	66	$48,338/yr	High	16.2x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	66	$45,327/yr	High	13.7x
Marketing Compare across schools	64	$45,555/yr	Very High	16.6x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	64	$44,655/yr	Very High	20.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	58	$40,677/yr	High	12.6x
Architecture Compare across schools	55	$44,215/yr	High	16.7x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	54	$52,920/yr	Very High	14.0x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools	54	$44,559/yr	High	14.8x
Forestry Compare across schools	52	$47,399/yr	Moderate	16.1x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	51	$35,212/yr	High	13.1x
Biology, General Compare across schools	49	$39,368/yr	High	13.7x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	49	$38,136/yr	High	12.6x
Chemistry Compare across schools	47	$38,664/yr	High	10.0x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	46	$32,662/yr	High	13.5x
Natural Resources Management and Policy Compare across schools	45	$34,542/yr	High	8.8x
International Relations Compare across schools	44	$30,261/yr	High	15.5x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools	43	$36,118/yr	High	9.2x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	43	$27,484/yr	Moderate	14.4x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	42	$34,340/yr	High	9.6x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	41	$36,486/yr	High	11.9x
Sociology Compare across schools	39	$31,440/yr	High	12.2x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	38	$36,200/yr	Very High	9.3x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	38	$27,881/yr	Very High	11.7x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	37	$28,289/yr	High	12.2x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	33	$22,617/yr	Moderate	11.7x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	32	$34,251/yr	High	8.7x
Journalism Compare across schools	32	$33,253/yr	Very High	8.4x
Ecology & Evolution Compare across schools	31	$31,656/yr	High	8.0x
Music Compare across schools	31	$30,191/yr	High	8.9x
Intercultural/Multicultural Compare across schools	31	$26,539/yr	Very High	14.0x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools	31	$25,848/yr	High	13.2x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	30	$33,620/yr	Low	11.2x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools	30	$31,022/yr	High	12.2x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	29	$31,028/yr	High	10.4x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	24	$25,574/yr	Very High	6.3x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	20	$19,880/yr	Moderate	5.9x

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